What Now for Social Work?

Africa is going through a Metamorphosis. Made up of "self-made" leaders who are champions of self reliance and prudent use of government resources

What does this means for social services

1. That directors of social services will be required to demonstrate value for money in all social projects.

2. Rather than having assistive services, all beneficiaries will be required to take part in their helping processes.

3. Donor fundings to NGOs that give free money and support/implement programs that are enablers of dependency will be cut off. 

4. Activisim will require thoughtful research and organizing

What this means therefore is that some caders in social work will rapidly decline as others evolve and become more relevant. 

For example, if you are currently working in the area of children you should forget any idea of strarting a childrens home and instead build your skillset and knowledge about family-oriented services.

If you are a medical social worker build your community organizing skills to help persons register for NHIF etc.

If you are a community social worker get good at research and working with organized groups.

Lastly, even with permanent jobs, contracting will become more popular and we will have to demonstrate/show our value.